JP2009106741A - Gaming machine with various game styles - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop a gaming machine with new game ideas and to provide various bonus game styles for a player having different various preferences. <P>SOLUTION: The gaming machine has a display screen or a physical reel mechanism and one or a plurality of types of features provided on the display screen, wherein the one or more features are activated when an extra bet wager is made separately of the initial wager amount, and can be adjusted independently of the initial wager amount. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has various game styles. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention can change the player's stake, and various game rules are offered to the player according to the stake change. Furthermore, it is a plurality of gaming machines that a plurality of players can play simultaneously.

  Conventionally, gaming machines having a plurality of bonus stages are known, and when a bonus game is started, players can enjoy various types of bonus stages. However, in general, each player has a different preference, but traditional gaming machines cannot provide a bonus game style that matches their preference, and the same bonus for any player A game style was offered. Therefore, the advent of a gaming machine that allows a player to select a bonus stage and upgrade the bonus stage to his / her preference has been desired.

  Also, there is a known so-called progressive game in which a plurality of gaming machines are conventionally connected, the prize amount at the time of the bonus game increases as the game progresses, and the prize is provided to the player who has assigned the bonus. It has been. However, in this case, there is no known machine in which each player plays independently and a plurality of players can enjoy the slot game as team play. Therefore, the advent of a plurality of gaming machines in which a plurality of players can enjoy a slot game as a team play has been desired.

  In addition to developing gaming machines with new game ideas, to provide a variety of bonus game styles for players with different preferences.

One aspect of the invention is a gaming machine having a display screen or physical reel and further having at least one feature displayed on the display screen, wherein the additional wager is independent of the initial wager amount. The gaming machine may be characterized in that the at least one feature is activated and the additional stake is adjustable independently of the initial stake when the bet is placed.

Casino players are generally happy to win a lot of money in one game. With the above configuration, the player can activate many features. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the bonus expands, and the player can play excitingly with the idea that the player can get a larger prize.

When the gaming machine executes at least one free game and the player changes the bet amount, the number of times to execute the free game may change according to the bet amount.

  The gaming machine has a bonus game including at least one progressive, and if the player changes the bet amount, the possibility that the player can win the progressive may change according to the bet amount .

The gaming machine has a bonus game including a special symbol, and when the player changes the bet amount, the function of the special symbol may change according to the bet amount.

The gaming machine has a bonus game including a special symbol, and when the player changes the betting amount, the appearance rate of the special symbol may change according to the betting amount.

With the above configuration, the appearance rate of special symbols in the bonus game increases.

As a result, a special symbol appears more easily in the bonus game, thereby increasing the prize amount or increasing the number of times a bonus can be obtained.

  Therefore, a player who likes such a game style can further enjoy the game and can attract the player.

A refund rate to the player for the feature may change according to a change in the betting amount.

Casino players are generally happy to win a lot of money in one game. With the above configuration, the player can activate many features. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the bonus expands, and the player can play excitingly with the idea that the player can get a larger prize.

In addition, since the play style can be changed so that the player can obtain a large prize amount in the bonus game, the player playing at a low price in the primary game does not feel regret.

  The probability that the feature is triggered may change according to the change of the stake.

  The number of activated features may change according to the change in the bet.

With the above configuration, the number of active features appearing in the primary game and the bonus game can be increased.

As a result, the transition from the primary game to the bonus game is facilitated, and the advantage of the player increases during the bonus game, for example, the amount of refund to the player increases.

In this way, a player who likes this play style can be more entertained and the player's interest can be drawn.

  The player may select at least one or more of the plurality of types of features, and the plurality of types of selectable features may change according to the change of the bet.

  By configuring the gaming machine as described above and allowing a player to select one or more features from a plurality of features, each player can play a game of a style that suits his / her preference (for example, a bonus game with a large amount of winning one time) , And bonus games with a high probability of winning). In addition, since the bonus game, which has been monotonous in the past, can be enriched in variety, the player can never play repeatedly and can provide a gaming machine that is more exciting than before. In addition, since the player can select the game settings, the player can participate in the game more closely.

  The player may select at least one of the plurality of types of features, and the number of features that can be selected by the player may change according to the change of the bet.

  With the above configuration, the number of appearing features can be increased, so that the player can select a wider range. As a result, the bonus game is more exciting.

  The number of activated features may change according to the change in the bet.

  The present invention is also a gaming machine having a display screen or a physical reel, having one or more bonus games, and the player can change the bet amount at the time of starting or during the bonus game. This is a gaming machine characterized by this.

  The bonus game rules may change in accordance with the change in the bet.

  By making the above-described configuration and changing the game rules, the player can enjoy a play style that suits his / her preference, for example, a game with a large award amount or a game with a high probability of triggering a feature.

  The bonus game may have a pay table, and the pay table may be changed in accordance with the change of the bet.

  The return rate of the bonus game for the player may change according to the change of the bet.

  The bonus game may have at least one progressive, and the probability that the player wins the progressive may change according to the change of the bet.

  Further, the present invention is a gaming machine having a display screen and one or more different types of features provided on the display screen, and the player can change the bet amount. The gaming machine is characterized in that the game rules change accordingly.

  The game may include one or more free games, and the number of free games may change according to the change of the bet.

  The game has a special symbol, and the function of the special symbol may change according to the change of the bet.

  The game has a special symbol, and the appearance rate of the special symbol may change according to the change of the bet.

  The game may include a bonus game having a pay table, and the pay table may change in accordance with the change in the bet amount.

  The game may include a bonus game and at least one progressive, and the probability that a player wins the progressive during the bonus game may change according to the change of the bet.

  Further, the present invention is a plurality of gaming machines in which a plurality of gaming machines are connected to each other, and each gaming machine has a display screen and one or more different types of features provided on the display screen. Thus, the plurality of gaming machines are characterized in that a play result of at least one of the plurality of gaming machines affects an operation of a gaming machine other than the gaming machine.

  Traditionally, gaming machines have been played individually by players. With the above configuration, when one or more of a plurality of players enter the bonus game from the primary game, other players can enter the bonus game. Accordingly, a sense of friendship occurs between the players, and the gaming machine can be enjoyed as team play. In addition, since a certain player can start a bonus game without assigning a bonus game, it can make the player feel very profitable.

  A plurality of players belonging to the plurality of gaming machines may be configured to compete with each other.

  A plurality of players belonging to the plurality of gaming machines may be configured to cooperate with each other.

  A plurality of players belonging to the plurality of gaming machines may all obtain the same play result.

  With the above-described configuration, a player who has not won a large amount of money in the bonus game among a plurality of players can be given an amount that is equal to or greater than the prize money that the player has acquired. With such a configuration, a sense of cheering other players is born among individual players, and a sense of friendship is created between the players, so that the gaming machine can be enjoyed as team play. In addition, since a player can win more prize money even though he has not allocated a large amount of money, it can make the player feel very profitable.

  A plurality of players belonging to the plurality of gaming machines may obtain different play results.

  With the above-described configuration, the winning prizes can be given superiority or inferiority among a plurality of players who have played the bonus game. In this way, a large amount of money can be paid back to a player who has won a large amount of money, and a small amount can be paid back to a player who does not. Even in this case, since all of the plurality of players can start the bonus game, it is possible to create a sense of friendship between the players and enjoy the gaming machine as team play.

  It may be possible to select whether or not the play result of at least one gaming machine among the plurality of gaming machines affects the operation of other gaming machines other than the gaming machine.

  With the above-described configuration, each player can arbitrarily select at any time whether to play with other players or to play separately, so that a game mode in accordance with the player's intention can be provided.

  A player who has acquired the right to continue the game based on the play result of the gaming machine may be able to continue playing the game.

  Operations of a plurality of players may be displayed on the display screen of each gaming machine.

  With the above configuration, each player can play while confirming the play status of the other players, so that it becomes easier to play in cooperation with other players or in competition.

  With the gaming machine according to the present invention, it has become possible to develop new game ideas. Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can provide a variety of bonus game styles to players having various different preferences.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes display screens 2 and 3. Immediately below the display screen 2, a BET switch 4, a multiline switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a PAYOUT switch 7, a coin insertion slot 8, and a bill entry / exit slot 9 are provided. The BET switch 4 has five switches from 1 BET to 5 BET. The multi-line switch 5 has five switches from 10 LINE to 50 LINE. A coin payout slot 10 is provided on the lower right side of the gaming machine 1.

  The display screen 2 displays a plurality of reels for performing a primary game or a bonus game and a plurality of different types of features displayed on the reels. The display screen 2 displays a display for selecting the type of bonus game played by the player, a display for selecting the feature by the player, a display for playing the bonus game by the player, and the like. The display screen 3 displays a progressive screen that displays the amount of money that the player can acquire in the bonus game. The display screens 2 and 3 may also display effects according to the progress of the slot game, credits that the player has put into the game machine, and the like. Further, what has been described as being displayed on the display screen 2 or 3 may be displayed on the display screen 2 or displayed on the display screen 3.

  The BET switch 4 is a switch for inserting a stake for a slot game. The player can use the BET switch 4 to insert a bet from 1 BET to 5 BET into one slot game. The multiline switch 5 is a switch for the player to select a line for aligning features on the plurality of reels. The player can use the multi-line switch 5 to select a line from 10 LINE to 50 LINE by 10 LINE. The number of BET switches 4 and multiline switches 5 is not limited to five. For example, a switch for placing 10 BETs may be provided, or a switch for selecting 100 LINEs may be provided.

  The MAXBET switch 6 is a switch for inserting the maximum wager that the player can make for one slot game and further selecting the maximum selectable LINE. The PAYOUT switch 7 is a switch for paying back to the player the amount credited to the gaming machine. The coin slot 8 is a hole for the player to credit coins to the gaming machine. The banknote entry / exit 9 is a hole used to insert a banknote or a cash card into the gaming machine or to refund the credited amount. The coin payout slot 10 is used to pay back to the player the amount credited to the gaming machine.

  What the gaming machine of the present invention has is not limited to the above. For example, a lighting device for lighting the gaming machine using one or more colors when the player enters the bonus game screen or the feature selection screen may be provided. When the player enters the bonus game screen or the feature selection screen, the entire gaming machine may have a device that vibrates or a device that emits music. You may have three or more display screens. The player may have a switch for selecting again the BET and LINE played in the previous game. Further, the reel may not be provided, and only a picture of the reel may be displayed on the display screen.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine capable of providing a feature will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display screen according to the present invention when a bonus game is selected. The player selects the type of bonus game to be started during the primary game before starting the primary game. On the display screen 2, a bonus game such as a choose box 15, a wheel game 16, a meter game 17, and a reel spin 18 is displayed.

  The number of bonus games is not limited to the above four, but may be five or more, or may be three or less. One bonus game may consist of a plurality of stages. The type of bonus game is not particularly limited. For example, there are display screens in which a large number of buildings displaying a prize amount are displayed at the bottom of the display screen, and bombers are displayed on the display screen. The bomber is flying and new buildings are displayed one after another. The bomber may be a bonus game in which a bomb is dropped in accordance with the player's instruction timing to destroy the building and get a prize. The bonus game selection time is not limited to before the start of the primary game, and may be any time. For example, you may select before a bonus start. In addition, the bonus game selection screen may have a display other than the above display. For example, a display for always providing a moving image may be provided even when the player selects a bonus game.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing a display screen for displaying a choose box 15 which is a bonus game. In the choose box 15, first, a plurality of boxes are displayed on the display screen 2. In the box is an indication 19 of the amount paid back to the player. The player selects a specific number of boxes from those boxes. The selected box is opened and the player can earn the total amount opened.

  The choose box game is not limited to these, and may be in a different form. For example, a flower bed or the like may be used instead of the box, and a flower with a prize amount displayed may be bloomed when the player selects it. The box may be triangular or star-shaped. Also, the number of boxes that the player can select may be any number, such as 3, 5 or the like. Moreover, you may have a display for exciting the production of a game, for example, a display of a fireworks display.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing a display screen for displaying the wheel game 16 which is a bonus game. In the wheel game 16, first, a rotating wheel 20 and a fixed arrow 21 are displayed on the display screen 2. The wheel 20 has a plurality of masses, and the arrows 21 are attached so as to indicate the respective masses of the rotating wheel 20. Each square of the wheel 20 displays a prize that the player can earn. When the player starts the wheel game, the wheel 20 rotates. When the player gives an instruction to stop the rotation, the wheel 20 stops, and the fixed arrow 21 points to a specific square of the wheel 20. The player can obtain the prize amount displayed on the indicated cell.

  The wheel game is not limited to these, and may be in a different form. For example, the number of wheels or arrows may be any number, two or three. The number of squares the wheel has may be any number, such as 6 or 10 pieces. Moreover, you may have a display for exciting the production of a game, for example, a display such as a colorful umbrella turning.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen for displaying the meter game 17 which is a bonus game. In the meter game 17, first, a prize amount display 22, an arrow 23 and a player's bet display 24 are displayed on the display screen 2. The arrow 23 moves to point to each of the prize amount display 22. When the player gives a start instruction, the arrow 23 starts to move, and when the player gives a stop instruction, the arrow 23 points to one of the prize amount displays 22 and stops. The player can acquire the amount indicated by the stopped arrow 23.

  The meter game is not limited to these, and may be in a different form. For example, the number of meter games or arrows may be any number, two or three. There may be any number of prize amounts displayed on the meter, such as eight or twelve. The shape of the arrow may be a shape pointed by a finger. Moreover, you may have a display for exciting the production | presentation of a game, for example, a display that a colorful flower blooms.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a display screen for displaying the reel spin 18 which is a bonus game. In the reel spin 18, a plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a feature 39, and a line number 30 are displayed on the display screen 2. The feature refers to a symbol for starting a game other than the primary game such as a bonus game, a free game, or a progressive game (the same applies in the present specification). The normal feature means a feature other than the feature (the same applies in the present specification). As shown in the figure, there are a plurality of different types of normal features (the same in the following figures). The line number 30 is a number indicating a specific line among a plurality of lines connecting a plurality of reels (the same applies to the following drawings). First, when the player gives a reel rotation instruction, the reel rotates and the feature stops at a predetermined position. At that time, the player can win a prize if the features are aligned on the selected line.

  The reel spin game is not limited to these, and may be in a different form. For example, the type of feature may be any, for example, a car picture or a tower picture. The number of feature types may be any number, such as 10 types or 115 types. The number of reels may be any number, and may be 3, 4, 6, etc. The number of features displayed on each reel may be any number, four, five, etc. There may be any number of line numbers, and 21 or more. There can be any number of types of lines. Also, the player can win the prize not only when the features are complete, but may take any form. For example, it may be when normal features are aligned.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the primary game. A plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a feature 39, and a line number 30 are displayed on the display screen 2. First, the player selects a bet and a line. When the player issues a reel rotation instruction, the reel rotates and the feature stops at a predetermined position. At that time, if the features are aligned on the selected line, the player can proceed to a bonus game, a free game, or a progressive game. A player proceeds to a bonus game, a free game, a progressive game, or the like, not only when features are prepared, but may take any form. For example, it may be when a combination of a feature and a normal feature is prepared. Further, the advance may be determined regardless of the feature. For example, it may be determined according to the number of reel rotations, play time, and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a view showing a display screen on which specific features corresponding to a bonus game, a free game, a progressive game, and the like are arranged on the reel. A plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a feature 39, and a line number 30 are displayed on the display screen 2. In this figure, the particular features are A, B, C, D and E. The specific feature appears in a primary game, a bonus game, a free game, or a progressive game. The player can select one or more of the specific features. When one or more features are selected, a bonus game, free game, progressive game, or the like corresponding to the feature is offered to the player. Also, one or more features are activated when the player changes the bet. The number of activated features may be any number, and may be 3, 5, 10, or the like. Also, the game rules may change when the player changes the bet. The change of the game rule means that the number of active features is increased or a favorable condition is given to the player as described below. However, the game rules are not limited to these. In addition, the game rule may be changed not only during the bonus game but also during other games such as a primary game.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display screen that allows the player to select a type of bonus game or the like. As described with reference to FIG. 7, when specific features are arranged on the plurality of reels 28, the display shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display screen 2 in order to cause the player to select a bonus game or the like. On the display screen 2, an active feature 33, a feature appearance rate 34, an advantageous condition 35, and a feature option 36 are displayed. What is displayed on a display screen is not limited to these, Other things may also be displayed. For example, a display for always providing a moving image may be provided even when the player selects a bonus game.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display screen after offering one or more active features to a player. A plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a line number 30 and an active feature 38 are displayed on the display screen 2. When the player changes the bet amount, the number of active features among a plurality of features increases in a primary game, a bonus game, a free game, or a progressive game. When FIG. 7 showing the display screen during the primary game is compared with FIG. 10, it can be seen that there are many active features on the plurality of reels 28 in FIG. 10. As the number of active features on the reel increases, the bonus game becomes easier to start, and the amount paid to the player or the probability that the player will win is increased.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display screen after offering the player a feature appearance rate function. A plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a feature 39, and a line number 30 are displayed on the display screen 2. The feature appearance rate refers to a function that increases the appearance rate of a specific feature 39 in a primary game, a bonus game, a free game, a progressive game, or the like when the player changes the bet amount. In this figure, the specific features 39 are A, B, C, D, and E. When FIG. 7 showing the display screen during the primary game is compared with FIG. 11, it can be seen that many specific features 39 exist on the plurality of reels 28 in FIG. 11. If the specific feature 39 increases on the reel, it becomes easier to start a bonus game, or the amount to be paid back to the player or the probability that the player will win is increased.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display screen when an advantageous condition is offered to a player. A rotating wheel 20 and a fixed arrow 21 are displayed on the display screen 2. The wheel 20 has a plurality of squares, and a big bonus 40, a game free 41, and a win rate 42 are displayed on each square. Arrows 21 are attached to point to the respective squares of the rotating wheel 20. The advantageous condition 35 refers to a function that allows a player to play a primary game, a bonus game, a free game, a progressive game, or the like under advantageous conditions when the player changes the bet amount. In this figure, advantageous conditions are a big bonus 40, a game free 41 and a win rate 42.

  The big bonus 40 means that the amount paid out to the player in one bonus game is increased. The amount of money is not limited to the payout amount of the entire bonus game, but may be at any time. For example, when the bonus game has a plurality of stages, the amount paid out for each stage may be increased. The game free 41 is an increase in the number of free games that a player can play. In addition to increasing the number of free games, the number of stages in the bonus game may be increased. The win rate 42 is an increase in the probability that a player wins a bonus game or a primary game. In addition, the probability of winning a big bonus may be increased. The types of the advantageous conditions are not limited to these, and there may be any number. For example, a combination of the types of advantageous conditions described above may exist.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display screen after the feature selection function is offered to the player. A plurality of boxes are displayed on the display screen 2. In the box is an indication 19 of the amount paid back to the player. The feature option 36 refers to a function that increases feature options in a primary game, a bonus game, a free game, or a progressive game when the player changes the bet amount. Comparing the box game FIG. 3 and FIG. 13 where the feature selection function is not offered, it can be seen that the number of boxes that can be selected by the player increases and the amount paid back to the player increases.

  In addition, when a player is offered a feature selection function, the types of features that can be selected when selecting a bonus game, a free game, or a progressive game shown in FIG. 8, or two or more features can be selected. It may be. For example, when the player selects two features, it becomes possible to play a bonus game having two functions as described above, a free game, or a progressive game.

  The number of bonus games that can be selected by the player is not limited to the above, and any number may be used. For example, if one feature is a level-up function and one of the level-up features is displayed on the reel, a big bonus is given to the player even if the feature is not on the reel line. May be. In addition, a function having two or more functions may be provided. For example, this is a function that increases the number of active features and further increases the appearance rate of features.

  Further, when the player changes the bet amount, the pay table in the bonus game may change. Further, when the player changes the bet amount, the function of the special symbol may change in the bonus game, or the appearance probability of the special symbol may change. The special symbol is a symbol that appears in the primary game and the bonus game. When a special symbol appears, a bonus game is started, a prize is paid back to the player, or favorable conditions are offered to the player. Further, when the player changes the bet amount, the type of feature may change. Further, when the player changes the bet amount, the appearance probability of a trigger that is a start signal of a bonus game or the like may change.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a game in which a bonus game or the like can be selected. First, when the primary game is started (step 1), a screen for selecting the type of bonus game executed in the game is displayed (step 2). One or more types of bonus games may be selected. When the type of bonus game is selected, a plurality of reels are displayed on the display screen. When the player gives a spin instruction, the reel starts spinning (step 3). Spin automatically stops after a certain time. The stop may be made by the player.

  When a specific feature is displayed on the stop screen (step 4), a feature selection screen is displayed (step 5). At this time, the player is given an opportunity to change the stake. When the player increases the bet, one or more features are activated or the features that the player can select change. For example, the player can select one function from the active feature (step 6), the feature appearance rate (step 7), the advantageous condition (step 8), and the feature selection (step 9). The contents of these functions are as described above with reference to FIGS. The type of the function is not limited to these, and there may be any other number. One or more functions may be selected at the same time.

  When a function is selected, a bonus game etc. for which the function is offered is started (step 10). If a particular feature is displayed in the game and the stake is increased (step 11), the player again has an active feature (step 13), a feature appearance rate (step 14), advantageous conditions (step 15) and An opportunity to select one function from the feature choices (step 16) is given (step 12). As described above, when a function is offered to a player twice or more, the bonus game is resumed in a state where two or more selected functions are offered to the player.

  When the bonus game ends (step 17), the amount of money that the player has obtained in the bonus game is paid back to the player (step 18). Then, it is determined whether or not the player resumes the primary game (step 19). When the game is resumed, the spin rotates again (step 3). When the primary game is resumed, the function offered to the player in the above process may function as it is in the primary game. If the game is not resumed, the game ends (step 20).

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine in which the amount paid back to the player in the bonus game or the probability that the player wins can be changed according to the player's premium will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display screen according to the present invention when a bonus game is selected. The player selects the type of bonus game to be started during the primary game before starting the primary game. On the display screen 2, a bonus game such as a choose box 15, a wheel game 16, a meter game 17, and a reel spin 18 is displayed. The contents of these bonus games are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. These bonus games are not particularly limited, as described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, and may take various forms.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a transition screen from the primary game to the bonus game or the progressive game. A plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a feature 39, and a line number 30 are displayed on the display screen 2. First, the player selects a bet and a line. When the player issues a reel rotation instruction, the reel rotates and the feature stops at a predetermined position. At this time, as shown in the figure, if the features are aligned on the selected line, the player can proceed to a bonus game or a progressive game. When proceeding to these games, not only when the features are aligned, but any form such as when normal features are aligned may be used. Further, the type and number of features, the number of reels, the number of features displayed on each reel, the number of line numbers, the type of lines, etc. are not limited as described above with reference to FIG. It may be.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a bonus game in which a stake can be changed. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a state before the player changes the bet amount. On the display screen 2, a meter game 17 which is a bonus game is displayed. In the meter game 17, first, a prize amount display 22, an arrow 23 and a player's bet display 24 are displayed on the display screen 2. The arrow 23 moves to point to each of the prize amount display 22. When the player gives a start instruction, the arrow 23 starts to move, and when the player gives a stop instruction, the arrow 23 points to one of the prize amount displays 22 and stops. The player can acquire the amount indicated by the stopped arrow 23.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a bonus game in which a stake can be changed. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a state after the player has changed the bet amount. On the display screen 2, a meter game 17 which is a bonus game is displayed. On the display screen 2, a prize amount display 22, an arrow 23 and a player's bet display 24 are displayed on the display screen 2. When FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are compared, the player increases the bet amount, and as the amount of the bet amount display 24 increases, the prize amount display 22 also increases. In this way, the player can increase the amount paid out in the bonus game by increasing the bet at the start of the bonus game.

  In addition, the player can raise the bet by increasing the bet amount, not limited to the winning prize. For example, the winning probability in the bonus game can be increased. Further, it is possible to increase only the prize amount desired to be increased in the prize amount display. Further, it is possible to delete a low prize amount from the prize amount display so that only a high prize amount is won. Players can also reduce their bet. Further, the time when the player can increase the bet is not limited to when the bonus game is started, and may be any time. For example, it may be during a primary game or a bonus game.

  The meter game is not particularly limited and may be in a different form. For example, the number of meter games or arrows may be any number, two or three. There may be any number of prize amounts displayed on the meter, such as eight or twelve. The shape of the arrow may be a shape pointed by a finger. Moreover, you may have a display for exciting the production | presentation of a game, for example, a display that a colorful flower blooms.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a progressive game in which a stake change is possible. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a state before the player changes the bet amount. The display screen 3 displays a prize amount display 22 and a player's bet display 24 that are paid out during the bonus game. The player can increase the payout amount display 22 by adding a premium.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a progressive game in which a stake change is possible. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state after the player has changed the bet amount. The display screen 3 displays a prize amount display 22 and a player's bet display 24 that are paid out during the bonus game. When FIG. 19 is compared with FIG. 20, the player increases the bet amount, and as the amount of the bet amount display 24 increases, the award amount display 22 paid out at the time of the bonus game also increases. In this way, the player can increase the amount paid out in the bonus game by increasing the bet at the start of the bonus game.

  In addition, the player can raise the bet by increasing the bet amount, not limited to the winning prize. For example, the winning probability in the bonus game can be increased. Further, it is possible to increase only the prize amount desired to be increased in the prize amount display. Further, it is possible to delete a low prize amount from the prize amount display so that only a high prize amount is won. Players can also reduce their bet. Further, the time when the player can increase the bet is not limited to when the progressive game is started, and may be any time. For example, a primary game or a progressive game may be used.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bet amount variation game. First, when the primary game is started (step 1), a screen for selecting the type of bonus game executed in the game is displayed (step 2). One or more types of bonus games may be selected. When the type of bonus game is selected, a plurality of reels are displayed on the display screen. When the player gives a spin instruction, the reel starts spinning (step 3). Spin automatically stops after a certain time. The stop may be made by the player.

  When a specific feature is displayed on the stop screen (step 4), it is determined whether the bonus game or the progressive game corresponds to the feature (step 5). If it is determined that the game is a progressive game, the progressive game is started and it is determined whether or not a stake has been added (step 6). If a premium is added, the prize amount in the pay table is increased (step 7), and the primary game is resumed (step 3). If there is no addition of a bet, the primary game is resumed again without increasing the payout prize amount (step 3).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus game corresponds to the feature, the bonus game is started and it is determined whether or not a premium has been added (step 8). If a stake is added, the amount paid out in the bonus game or the probability of winning is increased (step 9), and the bonus game is resumed (step 10). If there is no additional bet, the bonus game is resumed without increasing the amount to be paid back or the probability of winning (step 10). When the bonus game ends, the amount to be paid back to the player is determined (step 11), and the payout is made (step 12).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the player resumes the primary game (step 13). When the game is resumed, the spin rotates again (step 3). If the game is not resumed, the game ends (step 14).

  Hereinafter, an invention in which a plurality of players can play a plurality of gaming machines as team play will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display screen according to the present invention when a bonus game is selected. The player selects the type of bonus game to be started during the primary game before starting the primary game. On the display screen 2, a bonus game such as a choose box 15, a wheel game 16, a meter game 17, and a reel spin 18 is displayed. The contents of these bonus games are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. These bonus games are not particularly limited, as described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, and may take various forms.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a transition screen from the primary game to the bonus game or the progressive game. A plurality of reels 28, a normal feature 29, a feature 39, and a line number 30 are displayed on the display screen 2. First, the player selects a bet and a line. When the player issues a reel rotation instruction, the reel rotates and the feature stops at a predetermined position. At this time, as shown in the figure, if the features are aligned on the selected line, the player can proceed to a bonus game or a progressive game.

  The bonus game may be the same as described with reference to FIGS. The progressive game may be the same as that described with reference to FIGS. In addition, when the player proceeds with the bonus game or the progressive game, it is not limited to when the features are aligned, but may be in any form, for example, when the normal features are aligned. Further, the type and number of features, the number of reels, the number of features displayed on each reel, the number of line numbers, the type of lines, etc. are not limited as described above with reference to FIG. It may be.

  FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a plurality of gaming machine systems. The plurality of gaming machines 42 are connected to the large display screen 43, respectively. The large display screen 43 may display a progressive screen that displays the amount paid back to the player at the time of the bonus, as depicted in FIGS.

In the plurality of gaming machines according to the present invention, the play result of at least one of the plurality of gaming machines may affect the operation of other gaming machines other than the gaming machine.

In the plurality of gaming machines according to the present invention, when a bonus game or a progressive game is started on at least one of the plurality of gaming machines, the bonus game or the progressive game is spread over the plurality of gaming machines. Is started. At this time, the bonus game or the progressive game may be started for all of the plurality of gaming machines or only for a specific gaming machine.

  Further, in the plurality of gaming machines according to the present invention, when the bonus game is performed on at least one of the plurality of gaming machines and the amount to be paid back to the player is determined, the plurality of gaming machines are spread over the plurality of gaming machines. The amount may be refunded. At this time, the amount may be refunded to all of the plurality of gaming machines or only to a specific gaming machine.

  In the case of a bonus game, the amount paid out as a play result for all of a plurality of players may be the same amount or may be different. When the amount paid out as a play result is different, the amount is not particularly limited and may be any amount. For example, according to the amount of each player's premium or the amount displayed on each player's progressive screen, the amount to be paid out as a play result to each player may be determined. Even when the amount to be refunded is the same amount, the amount is not particularly limited and may be any amount. In addition, there may be players who are not refunded. On the other hand, in the case of a progressive game, each player may be able to change the same amount of premium, or may be able to change different amounts of premium.

  Traditionally, gaming machines have been played individually by players. With the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, when one or more of a plurality of players win a prize in a bonus game, other players can also win a prize. Accordingly, a sense of friendship occurs between the players, and the gaming machine can be enjoyed as team play. In addition, since a player can win a prize even though he has not assigned a bonus game, the player can feel very profitable. By configuring the gaming machine as described above, a plurality of players can cooperate with each other. In addition, when the amount paid back to each player is different, a plurality of players can compete with each other.

  Further, what is displayed on the large display screen 43 is not limited to the progressive screen, and any display may be displayed. For example, in order to make a plurality of players exciting, an effect display in which a fireball falls from above may be displayed. Further, the number of the plurality of gaming machines is not particularly limited and may be any number. For example, it may be 4, 5, 6, etc. Also, the number of large display screens may be any number. Two or three may be used in accordance with an increase in the number of gaming machines. Further, the start time of the bonus game or the progressive game may be the same for each player or may be different.

  Further, the bonus game or the progressive game may consist of one or a plurality of stages. It may consist of 3 stages, 5 stages, etc. Further, when the bonus game is composed of a plurality of stages, there may be a plurality of ways of playing, and the number may be any number. A specific example of how to play will be described below.

  FIG. 25 is a view illustrating an example in which a plurality of bonus stages are executed on a plurality of gaming machines. In this figure, a gaming machine A, a gaming machine B, and a gaming machine C are shown, and the bonus stage has three stages. Bonus stage 1 has started on machines A, B and C. All the players can get the prize money earned by each player on the stage. In bonus stage 2, only machines A and B are playing. Even in this case, the machine C may win a prize at the bonus stage 2. Furthermore, in bonus stage 3, only machine A is playing. Even in this case, the machines B and C may win a prize at the bonus stage 3.

  In this way, among the players who have not advanced to the next stage, a sense of cheering for the player who has advanced to the next stage is born, and each player can enjoy the gaming machine as team play. Also, a player who does not proceed to the next stage can win the next stage prize, which makes the player feel very profitable.

  FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an example in which a plurality of bonus stages are executed on a plurality of gaming machines. In this figure, a gaming machine A, a gaming machine B, and a gaming machine C are shown, and the bonus stage has three stages. The bonus stage 1 is started on the machines A, B, and C, and the result that the machine C cannot advance to the stage 2 is obtained on the stage 1. Even in this case, the machines A, B and C can all proceed to the bonus stage 2. In the bonus stage 2, the result that the machines B and C cannot advance to the stage 3 is given on the stage 2. Even in this case, the machines A, B and C can all proceed to the bonus stage 3. The plurality of gaming machines according to the present invention can perform such a way of playing, for example.

  In this way, players who give results that cannot be advanced to the next stage will also advance to the next stage, so there is a sense of cheering other players among the players, and each player enjoys gaming machines as team play Can do. In addition, although the player cannot proceed to the next stage, the player can make the player feel very profitable by proceeding to the next stage.

  FIG. 27 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a plurality of gaming machine games. First, when the primary game is started (step 1), a screen for selecting the type of bonus game executed in the game is displayed (step 2). One or more types of bonus games may be selected. When the type of bonus game is selected, a payout type selection screen is then displayed on the display screen (step 3). The payout mode includes a mode in which the same prize money is paid out to all the players, and a mode in which a different prize money is paid out to each player. The player selects one of these. Any kind of refund form may be used.

  When the payout mode is selected, a plurality of reels are displayed on each gaming machine. When each player gives a spin instruction, the reel starts spinning (step 4). Each player may proceed with the primary game independently. Spin automatically stops after a certain time. The stop may be made by each player. When a specific feature is displayed on the stop screen on at least one of the plurality of gaming machines (step 5), a bonus game is started over the plurality of gaming machines (step 6). Here, the bonus game may be started on all units or only on a specific unit.

  Then, when one stage of the bonus game is completed, the prize amount obtained by the player is determined (step 7). Then, it is determined whether or not the prize amount paid back to each player is the same amount (step 8). If it is determined that the amount is the same, the same amount of prize money is paid back to each player (step 9). If it is determined that the amount is different, a different amount is paid back to each player (step 10). In this manner, the payout may be performed for each stage, or may be performed after all stages are completed. Further, the amount to be paid back may be the same or different for each stage.

  Next, it is determined whether the bonus stage has ended (step 11). If it is determined that the bonus stage has not ended, the gaming machine on which the bonus game is started again is determined (step 12). When the gaming machine to be restarted is determined to be the same gaming machine as the previous stage, the bonus game is resumed on the gaming machine (step 6). When it is determined that the gaming machine to be restarted is only a specific gaming machine among the gaming machines in the previous stage, the bonus game is resumed only with the specific gaming machine (step 13). Then, the above operation is repeated (steps 7 to 11).

  If it is determined that the bonus stage has ended, it is determined whether or not the bonus game has ended (step 14). If it is determined that the bonus game has not ended, the primary game is resumed (step 4). If it is determined that the bonus game has ended, the game ends (step 15).

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, A change is possible. For example, the present invention has been described in three parts: game rule selection by adding a stake, change in the return rate to the player by adding a stake, and a plurality of gaming machines. Combinations are also possible. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a slot machine, and may be any kind of gaming machine as long as it has a feature. For example, a gaming machine that executes a card game and a gaming machine that executes a reel game may be used. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention allows the player to change the bet, that is, increase or decrease the amount.

  Since the present invention is a gaming machine having an unprecedented game concept, it can be used in entertainment facilities (pachislot stores, casinos, etc.) existing in various places.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display screen according to the present invention when a bonus game is selected. FIG. 3 is a view showing a display screen for displaying a choose box which is a bonus game. FIG. 4 is a view showing a display screen for displaying a wheel game which is a bonus game. FIG. 5 is a view showing a display screen for displaying a meter game which is a bonus game. FIG. 6 is a view showing a display screen for displaying a reel spin that is a bonus game. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the primary game. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display screen in which specific features corresponding to the bonus game are arranged on the reel. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display screen that allows the player to select the type of bonus game. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display screen after an active feature function is offered to a player. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display screen after offering the player a feature appearance rate function. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display screen when an advantageous condition is offered to a player. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display screen after the feature selection function is offered to the player. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a game in which game rules can be selected. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display screen according to the present invention when a bonus game is selected. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a transition screen from the primary game to the bonus game or the progressive game. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a bonus game in which a stake can be changed. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a bonus game in which a stake can be changed. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a progressive game in which a stake change is possible. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a progressive game in which a stake change is possible. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bet amount variation game. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display screen according to the present invention when a bonus game is selected. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a transition screen from the primary game to the bonus game or the progressive game. FIG. 24 is a view showing a plurality of gaming machine games. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating an example in which a plurality of bonus stages are executed on a plurality of gaming machines. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an example in which a plurality of bonus stages are executed on a plurality of gaming machines. FIG. 27 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a plurality of gaming machine games.

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A gaming machine having a display screen or physical reel and further having at least one feature displayed on the display screen,
If the additional wager is betted independently of the initial wager amount, the at least one feature is activated, and the additional wager is adjustable independently of the initial wager A gaming machine. The gaming machine executes at least one free game, and when a player changes a bet amount, the number of times to execute the free game changes according to the bet amount. The gaming machine according to 1.   The gaming machine has a bonus game including at least one progressive, and if the player changes the bet amount, the possibility that the player can win the progressive changes according to the bet amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine has a bonus game including a special symbol, and the function of the special symbol changes according to the betting amount when the player changes the betting amount. Gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine has a bonus game including a special symbol, and when the player changes the betting amount, the appearance rate of the special symbol changes according to the betting amount. Gaming machines. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a payout rate to the player for the feature changes in accordance with a change in the betting amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the possibility of the feature to be triggered changes according to a change in a bet amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of activated features changes according to a change in a betting amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the player can select at least one feature, and the type of the selectable feature changes according to a change in the betting amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a player can select at least one feature, and the number of the features that can be selected by the player changes in accordance with a change in the betting amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of activated features is changed in accordance with a change in a wager amount. A gaming machine having a display screen or physical reel and having at least one bonus game,
A gaming machine, wherein a player can change the bet amount at any time while the bonus game is being executed. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein at least one rule of the bonus game changes according to a change in the betting amount. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the bonus game includes a pay table, and the pay table changes according to a change in the betting amount. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein a payout rate of the bonus game for the player changes according to a change in the bet amount. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the bonus game has at least one progressive, and a chance that a player wins the progressive changes according to a change in the betting amount.

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